SACT Scheduler

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join us in Cancer Services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Based on feedback from the people who work with us and the people we care for, in 2023 we will be launching our new Cancer Strategy. A supported, diverse and clinically enabled workforce will be central to our main objectives. We have therefore created several new roles and are remodelling how we provide nursing support to the delivery of high quality, person-centred care. We are investing in our people and we value strong front-line clinical leadership. As an organisation our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do, and in cancer services it is vital you are compassionate, committed to high quality care and have the skills and abilities to contribute to generating and delivering the latest in evidence based practice.

For this role we are looking for a well-motivated self-directed person with an interest in cancer care and haematology. You will be responsible for scheduling known Cancer patients for treatments and therapies specific to their diagnosis. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills as you will be contacting patients and relatives directly over the telephone.

Main duties of the job

This is a key role with specific responsibilities to support the chemotherapy nursing team in providing the patient with a planned structured treatment schedule.Receive referrals and record their return on computer systems. Identify referral marked urgent and appoint appropriately. Record pathway from referral to treatment.Track referrals that have not been completed appropriately and follow with consultants to identify actions required.To meet weekly with the day care unit managers ensuring that they are fully aware of any issues arising.To support members of the MDT in ensuring smooth administration of patients along their chemotherapy pathway.

To liaise with the secretaries over patient bookings and to make appointments where necessary as agreed with the day care unit managers.Ensure that all relevant notes and patient information are returned to the relevant departments / hospitals and clinicians.Provide administrative support to the day unit managers as required.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6475830

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Minimums to be educated to GCSE or equivalent level with a pass in English and Maths
Good keyboard and computer literacy skills
Experience of Aria or willingness to undertake training
Ability to use hospital IT systems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Strong experience working in a large multi-faced organisation

Desirable

Experience working as a Chemotherapy Scheduler

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team this includes written communication.
Ability to work under pressure and meet time scales
Ability to use a computer/IT skills
Has some insight into care needs of people with a cancer/haematological diagnosis

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel and work on other sites as required

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Minimums to be educated to GCSE or equivalent level with a pass in English and Maths
Good keyboard and computer literacy skills
Experience of Aria or willingness to undertake training
Ability to use hospital IT systems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Strong experience working in a large multi-faced organisation

Desirable

Experience working as a Chemotherapy Scheduler

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team this includes written communication.
Ability to work under pressure and meet time scales
Ability to use a computer/IT skills
Has some insight into care needs of people with a cancer/haematological diagnosis

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel and work on other sites as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.